Wada Akiko’s Comment Escapes Scrutiny as Announcer’s Remark on Men’s Smell Leads to Termination

Is the entertainment industry an unreasonable world?

 

On August 8th, freelance announcer Yuri Kawaguchi posted on X:

 

“I’m truly sorry if there are any special circumstances, but I really struggle with the smell of men during summer and body odor typical of those who are unhealthy. I want to stay clean at all times, so I shower several times a day, use sweat-wiping sheets, and deodorants year-round. I wish many men would do the same.” 

In short, the post on X was the reason for her dismissal. Kawaguchi’s related posts have been deleted, and her X account is now private.

Furthermore, Aoyama Production, which handled business training and lectures where Kawaguchi was a speaker, announced the same day:

“Given the inappropriate post that damages the reputation of the opposite sex, we have determined that maintaining the contract is difficult.”

Thus, her contract was also terminated. 

This should be on social media.

Here is the translation:

“If someone who was also a harassment lecturer made comments that could be interpreted as gender harassment, it is understandable that the contract would be terminated.”

“Perhaps a stern warning would have been sufficient? This seems too harsh.”

Opinions are divided on this issue.